SLSGB Surf & Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Safety & Rescue Re-Qualification (Proficiency Test)
If you need to renew your Beach Lifeguard or Surf Coach Safety & Rescue Award you can attend one of our Proficiency re-qualification tests.
When your current SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard or Surf Coach Safety and Rescue course expires you will need to undertake a proficiency test to keep your qualification valid. This is essential to continue to work as a Beach Lifeguard or a Surf Instructor.
To re-qualify via proficiency, your certificate must still be in date or have expired within the last three months (grace period). Please note that if your award has expired and you're still within a 3-month grace period, this does not mean your award is still valid. If your award has expired past the 3-month grace date, you will need to repeat the full course. You also need to b a current member of SLSGB
Passing the proficiency test will add an additional 12 months to your award.
If your previous qualification was with RLSS or SLSA it is possible to transfer your qualification over to SLSGB but you must do so before applying for the proficiency test.
VALIDITY OF lifeguard Courses & Award
12 months from the date of the test
SLSGB Proficiency (1day) £85 ( 12 months validity )
Surf / Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Rescue Proficiency Test
Jan 14th, 2026 - £85
The SLSGB Surf Lifeguard and Surf Coach Rescue proficiency test: April 16th 2026, Caswell Bay. The test is to renew your qualification for SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard and Surf Coach Safety and Rescue award. This test is for applicants who need to renew an already successfully completed award. The award is valid for 12 months.
Surf / Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Rescue Proficiency Test
March 21st, 2026 - £85
The SLSGB Surf Lifeguard and Surf Coach Rescue proficiency test: March 21st 2026, Caswell Bay. The test is to renew your qualification for SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard and Surf Coach Safety and Rescue award. This test is for applicants who need to renew an already successfully completed award. The award is valid for 12 months.
Surf / Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Rescue Proficiency Test
April 11th, 2026 - £85
The SLSGB Surf Lifeguard and Surf Coach Rescue proficiency test: April 11th 2026, Caswell Bay. The test is to renew your qualification for SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard and Surf Coach Safety and Rescue award. This test is for applicants who need to renew an already successfully completed award. The award is valid for 12 months.
Surf / Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Rescue Proficiency Test
June 27th, 2026 - £85
The SLSGB Surf Lifeguard and Surf Coach Rescue proficiency test: June 27th 2026, Caswell Bay. The test is to renew your qualification for SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard and Surf Coach Safety and Rescue award. This test is for applicants who need to renew an already successfully completed award. The award is valid for 12 months.
Surf / Beach Lifeguard / Surf Coach Rescue Proficiency Test
Oct 30th, 2026 - £85
The SLSGB Surf Lifeguard and Surf Coach Rescue proficiency test: Oct 30th 2026, Caswell Bay. The test is to renew your qualification for SLSGB Surf / Beach Lifeguard and Surf Coach Safety and Rescue award. This test is for applicants who need to renew an already successfully completed award. The award is valid for 12 months.
